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Iron County register., 1887-02-03
From Des Are.
OLD MAID.

Ed. RegisieT-Tbe prospects for better
times here are better than they were several
weeks ago. The lumber men are doing a
fourishing business, and consequently the
merchants have lively trade.
Mrs. Amanda Moore, of Ironton, and Mr..
G. W. Lannher, of Frederick own, were
called to Brunot last Thursday by the illness
of their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hay. She
died Thursday and was buried to-day.
Miss Lizzie Reese returned from Ironton
Friday.
Miss Adell Stamp has returned to New
York, after Two months visit to her sister,
Mrs. Graves. Her Brother, Mr.. E. Stamp,
was here also a few days.
J. II. Fancy was in town this week.
V. B. ComeIy found James Lovelace's
pocket book, which he lost eleven months
ago. 1t contained fortyfve dollars, and
when found was considerably worm eaten
and damaged. Comely got the ten dollars
reward.
Mr.. Jas. Sutton and Miss Lizzie Semands
went 10 Ironton the 18th inst, and were
married by Judge Dinger.
Miss Emma Bershen, of Piedmont, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. G. W. Wallace.
Very respectfully,
Jan. 10Th, 1887. LINNIA.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
From (sranltevllle.

The anniversary Of the birth of Robert
Burns was celebrated here by dance given
by Mrs. E. A. Mckernan. About forty cou-
pie were invited, the majority Of whom were
present. The dance opened with a Scotch
reel, and, after dancing while, order was
called for a song by Gilbert Phillips, who
sang "Ranting, Rowing Robin" in very fine
manner, and was followed by Alex Cameron,
who sang the two songs, Larry McGee,' -
and "Lottie Lane" to n very highly delight
ed audience. After which dancing was re-
sumed for a while longer, and then followed
more songs-two by Alex Petrie, who sang
in a very able manner lin fact he generally
does). 1t is reported that two of the ladies
danced the Highland Fling to a small audi
ence of ladies which was highly appreciated: /:
but did not see that myself, so cannot tell
very much about it. Refreshments were
served during the evening, and all enjoyed
themselves immensely.
We are glad TO state Mr.. p. W. Schneider
has started his works once more, and has
put quite number of paving cutters to
work. l hope this will continue.
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Kelly, a
son.
Mr.. f. Fl. Elenwood gave an oyster sup
per last saturday night to few of his many
friends.
There is not much to report inst now.
Granitev'lle is very quiet since this temper
ance boom has started here.
RATTLEBoNEs.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Trenton Public School Report

For January, 1887: Whole number OF pu-
pills enro led, males, Sc; females, 80; total,
176; number of days attendance by all pu-
pills, 2s45; average number attending each
day, 142; average number of days. attend
ance by eIch pupil, Is; per cent. Of attend
ance on enrolment, s0.7, nearly; number Of
days taught, 20.
Pupil not absent or tardy:
PRINCIPALS ROOM.
Hattie Brown, Ada Daniel, Wesley Beard,
Chas. Jores, Walter Newman, Addie Petit,
Nora Russell.
MISS sLOAN's ROOM.
Ada Byers, Bette Doty, Blanche Fletcher,
Lizzie Hill, Efie Palmer, Cora Reel, Victor
AXE, Doty Bells, Fred Delano, O'Neal Pal
mer, Oscar Sullivan, Clarence Whitworth,
Goff Whitworth.
MISS MARKHAM'S ROOM.
Alma Fletcher, Cora Hill, Lulu Hills, Lulu
Presnell, Willie Buford, Ojie Buford, George
Davis, James Newman, George Newman,
shepherd Rose, Richard Rose, Eddie Ira
Yena. Respectfully submitted,
A. P. VANCE, Principal.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Arcadia Items.

A sermon next Sunday at Fort Hill, but
thanks be to goodness, not funeral sermon.
There came a voice from - saying, "If one
business man is found in YOUR town, it shall
be resurected-a coming together of dry
bones" Ny literary friend, who is a CORES.
pondent from this place, found the man.
While the inhabitants of Arcadia were de-
spondent over the condition of their beloved
town, twenty of them bought lots in Florida
expecting TO emigrate there soon. As they
have not yet secured deeds to same, they
have concluded to remain here.
Miss Belle Farris, sister of Mrs. Jordan,
has been suffering considerably from infiam-
matory rh. umatism.
Sci Tual went to St. Louis last week. He
was absent several days.
Mr.. Jesse Reynolds, Poplar Bluff, visited
his aunt. ars. Baird last Monday and Tues
day.
Rev. Settles, Fredericktown, was in Area
dia last Saturday,.
Mrs. Hicks, Iron Mountain, was visiting
Mrs. Cook last Monday.
Mrs. Allison spent last Monday and Tues
day in Iron tsuHtain,
Mr.. VIM. Scoggin, ths enterprisiDg mef-
chant of Hogan, was in Arcadia yesterday.
Miss Lama Dalton, Greenville, after visit
ing the family of Mr.. Holloman for fe"
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
From Beileview.
Jan. 10Th, 1&'

Ed Reqis;pr we see the absence of
"Lew -el-lvn's" articles in the REGISTER this
week, we thought we would pen you few
items from our quiet neigoborhood.
We are having our part of the mud out
this way, since the rain and thaw: the roads
are very muddv-ueally impossible for u
wagon or pedestrian.
Health very good in the community ex-
cept bad colds, which are caused by the
changable weather.
Mr.. Giles Henderson sold several nice
beef cattle to MIR. c. Brassel. the butcher at
MiddIebrook, during the week.
Messrs. James How and Harrison Swee-
ney, who have been quite sick, are much
better.
Mr.. J. E. Lowe takes buggy-ride oe-
casionally-by himself? No. Well we won't
say any more about it now Brother Lowe.
Mr.. Girls Hawkey is one of the most en-
ergeiic and liberal peddlers in this part Of
the Valley. He takes a two-horse wagon,
and goes six days out of every week.
Mr.. VIM. Belle, Pull Tights merchant,
informs Us he is doing good business with
his store.
Farmers are preparing to begin work as
soon as the weather moderates sufficiently.
Wheat Is looking we'll as could be ex-
pected after The sleet and hard freezes.
The James Sloan farm has changed hands
again, and now belongs to 4 Mr.. Waldon,
who lives in Pennington.
Miss Laura Eutledge, who has been
spending the winter on Logan's Greek with
relatives and friends, returned home last
week.
AS news is as scarce as hens teeth, we
will close for the present, with the best
wishes Of the REGISTER.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
1t is Said That

The Ore and Steel Company will soon be
out Of the court.
Some people are highly indignant and
question the local writer's ability to discrim-
mate as to what are proper subjects for the
Breyity column.
Rival stores are using considerable lamp
black and MANILA paper in pacarding at the
present time.
A downtown young man is thinking Of
starting sausage factory and will buy "gib-
lets" in large quantities. beware that he
don't skin youl.
The Arcadia House is tenanted once more.
DIR. Goulding's buggy met with an acci-
dent Saturday, but luckily the Doctor was
not injured.
Shallow brains predominant in the back
seats.
The Planters Wife" may be found at the
Academy of Music this week.
The knights and Ladies OF Honor dramatic
project will materialfze with the advent Of
the Goth century.
The Old Time Religion is gainingin public
favor.
'One kind kiss ere we part love-" is the
fayorite song of the Ironton youth just be-
fore be turns his back on the front gate.
The man who predicted that spring had
come was out of town Tuesday morning.
The Funny Nine" will give perform
ance in Bismarck in the course of a month
or so.
The time of valentine sending draws nigh.
lronton has a private tonsorial saloon
where loafng is positively prohibited.
There is talk of lighting up our streets and
business houses with electricity.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03

Rev. Campbell left on the 31st to take
Charge of revival in St. Louis. Rev. Camp
| bell, by his untiring labor and enthusiastic
| zeal, has made lasting impressions upon the
minds of many who heard and saw his earn
| est efforts in behalf of sin-cursed men and
women. The immediate result of the meet
ing is, that sixteen have made q profession
of faith and started to live the life of Chris
tian. May their course ever be onward and
upward and true to the line, which is drawn
In accordance with the Golden Rule.
A lodge Of Knights of Taber and Daught-
ers of the Tabernacle was organized in town
last week with Mrs. McFadden as Chief
Preceptress and Mrs. Payton Martin as vice.
Several of our prominent young gentlemen
and ladies have already identified themselves
with the order, and it bids fair to success.
Mr.. Elijah Kellie, Of WALNUT Ridge, was
visiting h.s friends In Ironton during the
past week.
Bishop r. Fl. Cain, of the A. NJ E. Church.
died recently in New York.
I notice that the sunday School has pur-
chased a large wall roll, containing the
Apostles Greed. for the special instI ction
of the younger members. This, with the
Leaf Cluster, W hich has been in use for some
time, makes the school quite Interesting TO
the young people.
Several of those marriageble young men,
VINO used TO sit away back in the church,
now occupy the ''amen corner:" hence the
solemn looks of the girls in that direction.
All, well, girls! if you will be good you shall
have right to seat in The "amen corner'
also.
Geo. Carter has come to the front this
time with new horse.
A colored correspondent of the New York
Globe writes from Jacksonville, Florida, as
follows: "There appears to be no dIscon-
tent among the southern negros. They have
considerable voice in political affairs. There
are negro policemen in Atlanta, and every
mail carrier in Jacksonville is colored
man. In Fernandina, Fla, all the city ofe-
ials are negroes from mayor to constable, and
the city is well governed, and peace and
prosperity reign. As to schools, the negroes
tiles. Their teachers are educ4fed colored
folks of their own choosing and the young
coIored people are making good progress in
education" Yet the same writer says that
the farming classes have just cause TO
complain, on account of the crop mortgage
system, which he declares 10 be only
legalized form of confsclt ion. The high
price of rent is also spoken of as another
cause of complaint.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Report of Pilot Knob Public School

For the month ending January asih, 1887:
No. of teachers employed 8
No. of pupils enrolled during the
month 162
Whole number of days attended by all
pupils 22O6
Average number of pupils attending
each day 40
Average number of days attended by
each pupils IA
No. of days taught 20
Names OF pupils neither absent nor tardy:
PRINCIPALS DEPARTMENT.
Lizzie Effinser, Mary Walter, Annie Clin-
ton, Alice Dameron, Henry EffinSer, John
Davis, Chas. BieI, Philip Walter, Willie
Efinger, VIM. Dameron.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
Eta Andrews, Hettie Cunningham, Lulu
Cunningham, Emma Clinton, Louisa Effing-
er, Lucy Parker, LOUISA Schmittner, Gustav
kaesmacher. ~
PhIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Perry Wilkson, James Profit, Morse
Clinton, Frank spitzmiller, John Immer,
Walter Davis, Fred Jones, Henry schIeuter,
Firman Wilson, James Clatworthy, Mary
Schleuter.
Names IF pupils whose attendance was 95
per cent:
Peter Barsch, John Coad, Harvey kemper,
John RheianZ, Roy Cunningham, Max Cum
ningham, John Pfoertner, Chas. Hall, Willie
Stevens, Carrie kemper, Anna Grandy, Mary
Bittles, Carrie Coilard, Elsie Fernstaedt,
Sarah j. Stevens, Fannie Cunningham, Amy
Carter, Corine Garter, Katie Coad, Willie
Baertsch, Eugene Davis, Willie Ebrecht.
Frank G-andv, Chas. Perry, Ed. Immer,
John Schmittner, Peter Schmittner, Frank
Rhedanz James Foster, Elodie Medley,
Katie C~aine, Cora Schmittner, Annie
Ebrecht, Mary Schaefer.
School 'eachers are an exception to the
rule, "Never blow your own horn;" there
fore, listen TO me. Our attendance during
the mont just ending is better than that Of
any preced ding month. Our per cent. at
| tendance seems small, owing to the fact that
during tEa first and second week of January
there was so much ice on the ground that
many of The pupils of the primary and in
termediate departments did not enter til! the
| third week
| During the last two weeks our rooms were
full and we had very few cases of tardiness.
The department of our pupils was excellent.
| Their lessons have been we'll prepared.
| Each department has just been thoroughly
! reorganized. Upon an examination by the
| principal two classes were promoted-one
| from the primary department to the inter-
mediate and the other from the intermedi-
ate to the principals department. Every
class has been thoroughly "sifted;" result
ing in tbs promotion of some and the demo-
| ton of otners. We believe we have one of
the best graded graded schools in Southeast
| Missouri.
| We hope next month TO be able to sound
our 'horD' in still more clarisonous and
| stentorian tones. Respectfully,
| JOHN b. SCOTT, Prin.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Bishop Tnttle

The new Episcopal Bishop OF Missouris
will officiate at ST. PauPs church, Ironton,
on Thursday, February 10th. We notice he
also has other appointments in the South
east; Crystal City, Jan. 31st; De Soto, Feb.
lst; Iropdals, Feb. I'd; Potosi, Feb. Sd !;
Farmington, Feb. 4th; Cape Girardeau,
Feb. 9Th; Dexter, Feb. sth,
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Iron County Bible Society.

The next annual meeting Of this society
will be held in the Presbyterian church SUM-
day, February 9th, at p. NJ. The address
will be delivered by Rev. d. A. Wilson. The
District Superintendent, Rev. Edmund
Wright, will also be present and impart in
terest to the occasion.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
To Contractors!

The under signed will let to the lowest bid
der, February 18th, 1887, the building of a
brick house S0x50 feet, two stories high,
with cellar. Plans and specifications can be
seen at his residence in Ironton.
The right 10 reject any and all b DIS is re-
served. L. j. G ,OvANONr.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03

DIED-At Pilot Knob, Mo-, SATURDAY.,
January 18th, 1887, of scarietina, EDWARD
LOUIS, infant son of VIM. G.. and Chloe
Dilts, aged 13 months and days.
There Is no earthly comfort for such .
loss; bnt he afflicted family have the sym-
pathies Of the community in their oereaye-
went.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03

STRAYED-From the residence Of the un-
dersigned, a red and white COW, five years
old, marked with a smooth crop off the right
and a hole in left ear. She has been gone
since November. Any one finding the same
will please let me know, and will pay for
the trouble. CHAS. C'LEAEY.
Ironton, No., January 31st, 1887,
Iron County register., 1887-02-03

DIED-Mrs. AMERICA SUTTON, wife OF
John SUIT on, departed this life January I'd,
1887, ageG 81 years.
She was mother of seven children, two
of whom are dead, leaving five. She hal
been lingering for years with disease of
lungs, which finally terminated in her death,
but she went off so silently that those that
were watching by her bedside did not even
know it, WHICH leaves every evidence that
she has gone to rest For there is a rest fos
the children Of God. She was loved and
cherished by all who knew her and they
greatly lament her loss. l have seen many
things that were hard to bear but nothing to
compare to this,
Oh, how miss that dear one,
When to my home l have to go,
And my heart does fill with sadness
And my tears will often flow.
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts to-day,
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever past away.
j. W, s,
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
GIVE IT Up CHEERFULLY

and freely because you will greatly benefit
Yourself by so doing. The motives and the
plan are stated briefly follows: I wish to
convert nv present stock into cash within
the next 30 days for two reasons. first, l want
to take a large amount of cash to market,
when go to purchase my new spring stock,
as can by this means be sure of getting the
lowest market prices. Second, must dis
pose of large amount of goods to make
room for this new stock. This very reason
able but pressing motive has made me deem
it wise to pursue plan which will convert
mY present stock into cash and
Iron County register., 1887-02-03

Go to Payton Martins Livery Stable for
Buggies, Hacks, and for accommodations
for Picnic excursions. New rigs and good
horses.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03

All Fanciers of Fine Poultry are invited to
call on p. II. Jaquith at Pilot Knob, Mo-,
and see some 90-Point Chickens just received
from Pike county, Ills. 10 fine Plymouth
ClchereIs for So le from 10c to 800.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Final Sc. tlement.

Notice Is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of B. Rupsch-
man, deceased. that the Undersigned, adm u.
istrator of said estate, inteRds Ia make
finai settlement thereof at the next term of tire
Probate Court of Iran county, 10 be held at
the Court II oase in Ironton, Iron county, Mo-,
on the first Monday tn February next-same
being the 7Lh day of February, A. D., 1881.
], 7. AXE, AdninistrstuZ.
Iron County register., 1887-02-03
Tunnel DrIftings.

II has been ru-
mOred around for
the past week that
the Western Steel
company are nego-
tiaiing for the pros
pect known is the
) b ut In. Lad :
don't get to jubi-
lent over this, for If
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-13
How TO Build an Icehouse.

The foundation for m icehouse Is the
first requisite, aud this should be dry and
perfectly sealed against the air. A round
knoll Is the best site, with slope in each
direction, and sandy or grayclly soil Is
the best ground. Proceed then as fol.
lows: Dig out eighteen inches Of the
ground and throw the earth an around.
70 be afterward raised around the foun.
dation 70 furnish the slope reqniRd 10
shed rain water. Make stone or brick
wall, laid with cement, three feet high
and foot thick, which will raise The
foundation little more than the sloping
ground, just enough 10 secure the base
against contact with the earth and c0nse.
quent rot. A sill 1913 Is then laid on
tho wall and bedded In the cement or
mortar. and q frame Of stu iding 2x4 is
trcnailed tn 10 the ill inside and out.
side. Tie studs are tied together by
crOss pieces here and there - keep them
from spreading. A plate of 12x2 Is
spiked on the studs. The studs are Gov.
cred with tarred roofing paper or felt,
and an outside wall Il made Of novelty
siding. which laps over the foot wall two
inches on TO beveled water table fast.
enedto blocks built in the wall for the
purpose. The inside wall Is made Of
matched boards Or boards jointed 10 ri
closely and 20 the space between The
walls is filed with tawdust.
Cross beams are then laid on the
plates and spiked 70 them. and the
raftes are spiked TO the plates and cross
beams There is no need for q close iit
under the caves or boxing in the rafters,
~ amlJie ventilation above the icc il d
necessity. For family or dairy ising
100 pounds OF ice day for months 20
tons of ii should le put fp. This would
make 500 cuiic feet and would require d
house 10 feet square inside and " feet
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-13
How to Save Garden Seeds.

Peas and beans should be left on the
vines until the pods are well wrinkled,
when they should be epicked and spread
until they are quite dry. Small quanti-
ties may be shelled by hand large crops
are threshed with a fail. Keep them in
dry place.
Melon, cucumber, squash and pump
kin seeds should be taken only from ripe,
perfect-shaped specimens. In small
way the seeds may be simply taken out,
spread on plates or tins, and dried.
Larger quantities have to be washed be-
fore drying, to remove the slime that nd
heres to them. When the seeds are
thoroughly dried, tie them in bag, and
keep in a dry place secure from mice and
rats.
Beets, parsnips, turnips, carrots, onions,
caulifiower and cabbage will not produce
seed until the second year. Set out in
early May, strong, well-manured plants
OF last seasons crop. When the seed is
ripe, cut the stalks and put under cover
to dry. Then beat out the seeds and tic
in paper bags.
Seeds of all kinds should be fully ripe
when gathered, but it is also important
to harvest them as soon as they arc ripe.
For keeping small quantities of seeds,
paper bags are preferable to cloth, as
they afford better protection against
moisture and insects, Always mark each
package with the name of the seed con-
tained in it, and the year in which it
grew. Cold does not iniure the vitality
of seeds, but moisture is detrimental to
all kinds.-Ameriedn Agrieulturist.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-13
.srhe BIoaa j. E.ifs.r

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which y the
fountain Of health, by using DR.. Pierces Col
den Medical Discovery, and good digestion, z
fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital strength ana
soundness of constitution will be establisheu.
Golden Medical Discovery cures all humors
from the common pimple, blotch or erupti y
TO the worst scrofula or blood poison. Especlal-
ly has 1t proven its efficacy in curing salt rheum
or letter, Fever-sores, Hip-joint disease, scroI,
ulous sores and swellings, enlarged glands ana
eating ulcers.
Golden Medical Discovery cures consump-
tion (which is scrofula of the lungsl, Dy its
wonderful blood purifying, invigorating and
nutritive properties. For weak lungs, spittne
of blood, shortness of breath, bronchitis, So
we're coughs, asthma, and kindred affections II
is sovereign remedy. II promptly cures the
severest coughs.
For torpid liver, biliousness or"liyer COM
plant, !" dyspepsia and indigestion, it Is an un-
equaled remedy. Sold by druggists.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-13
Save the Cornstalks.

We still have farmers by the thousand
who never cut up any corn, and who do
not get dollars worth Of feed per acre
from their cornfelds, and not infre-
quently damage the land by tramping
more than all they get is worth, says
Waldo +. Brown, in the New York
Tribune. II this dry season eompels
them to save part Of their fodder so as
to teach them its value, that will be some
compensation for short crops. The great
bugbear to these farmers in feeding corn
stalks is the waste Of butts. "What can
we do with the coarse stalkss" they ask I;
'they are in the way in the managers and
It takes a year TO rot them" There are
two ways to manage the corn butts;
either will reduce them TO fine manure
by or before May 1. II You will rig some
kind OF cutter and cut the fodder, even
into footlengths, the waste can be used
for bedding either horses or cattle, and
will be tramped fiat and rot quicker than
straw. My nearest neighbor cuts his on
q block with a broadaxe. and with one
TO ho.d the bundle and another TO use the
axe, fodder for four or six horses can be
cut in few minutes. I use y-shaped
ertting-box with a circular or curved
knife and find il quite speedy.
But the trouble with the cornstalks is
more imaginary than real when the fod-
der is fed long. When feed without
cutting, as often do, carry the waste
from the managers once a day and spread
ii in the barnyard, and it is so mixed
with the waste straw from the stacks and
and the manure from the stable, and 50
well tramped by the cattle, that il only
needs forking into q pile, and allowed
to heat, 70 prepare it for use. Managed
IN this way, when once the cattle break
the outer shell Of the stalks By tramping,
they will rot quicker than straw and are
better absorhents. One trouble In most
stables Is the small, narrow managers in
which the fodder must be fed. NY
stables for both horses and cattle are ar.
ranged with a feed.fioor instead Of a
manger; or il might be called continu.
Gus mangcr, made wide and high enough
so that l can walk the entire length Of Il
with my arms full Of corn butts. like
this for feeding either hay or fodder, az
there Is always an accumulation of dust
and dirt in any manger, and this enable.
me 70 sweep il from end to end, as there
isno obstruction.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-13
FARM AND GARDEN.
Why Not Keep Bees ?

at has always been question TO our
mind, y says the Farm and Home, s'why
there are SO many homes without bees.
There is no diet more delicious or health
full than honey. 1t is within the reach Of
every one. There is not housewife in
this broad land who does not feel touch
of pride and satisfaction when she can
place before her guests, assembled around
her hospitable board, dish of nice
honey. The friends somehow feel that
they have been especially favored and re-
assured of hearty welcome. Il is far
superior to the doctored store molasses
or sorghum, and can be had for less cost
or labor. Your wife will have to pay
more attention and bestow more labor
in raising a brood Of chickens than will
be required for several colonies Of bees. I"